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Beets nutrition facts Beets are highly nutritious and “cardiovascular health” friendly root vegetables. Certain unique pigment antioxidants in this root and its top greens have been found to offer protection against coronary artery disease and stroke, lower cholesterol levels within the body, and have anti-aging effects. Botanically, this tuberous root vegetable belongs to the Amaranthaceae…

This recipe comes together in a snap and makes a delicious and comforting dinner for a cold winter night. Start by sautéing yellow onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. The ingredient list calls for six cups of roughly chopped turnip greens. At first look, it will appear to be far more than needed, but add the…

Originally posted on sweetbasilfarm: Y’all, it’s officially Fall. In the South that means fairs, carnivals and festival season! Fall also means it’s harvest time for sweet, tart, and juicy apples! So…this is my favorite time of year to try out new and make all time favorite apple recipes. I took my heirloom fresh apple cake…

Mustard Greens…Just the mention of the name brings an involuntary response of YUCK. But…is that fair? Have you actually given them a fair try? Have you only seen them boiled to the consistency of cow cud? We certainly hope so, because I am here to tell you not only why you WANT to eat these…

We were blessed with a larger than expected litter, and have a few available Mini Pigs from a summer litter, that were not reserved. These little oinkers are Black and white Mini Piglets- 12 weeks old. Mom and Dad live here at Sweet Basil Farms and would love to meet you. These should be on the small scale of Mini Pigs, Cat. 1

Fruits and Vegetables are often stored improperly. Improper storage causes fresh fruits and veggies to go bad, very quickly. Did you know American’s toss about 20% of vegetables, and 15% of fruit they buy? (Ehhhh) We’re going to talk about how to best store some common types of produce, for immediate or very soon use…

What came first? The chicken or egg? Either way, Georgia has it covered with the Poultry Capital of the World, Gainesville! In honor of National Farmers Market Week, we decided to show case some of our states best “renewable” resources- eggs and spinach, in this to die for brunch recipe. (or dinner, no judging here) …

3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 6 -8 ounces very soft unsalted butter 1 dash cayenne pepper salt, to taste pepper, to taste Directions Whisk the yolks, water, and lemon juice in the saucepan for a few moments, until thick and pale (this prepares them for what is to come). Set the pan over…

Have ripe bananas? Whatever you do, do NOT throw them out!! Use them in this recipe, or freeze them now and use them later in this recipe. This coffee cake is THAT good! Did I mention that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day? INGREDIENTS 2 c. all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c….

I must admit, I was skeptical, too. If not for having to get out of my comfort zone each week, I probably would have never tried this. Boy, oh boy, would I have been sorry! You literally get to have your cake and eat it, too! INGREDIENTS: 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2…